The smell in short
It smells mostly woody and aromatic. Grapefruit and pineapple at the top, tuberose and cardamom in the middle and amber and cedar at the base.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- winter
Pure Instinct notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About Swiss Arabian Pure Instinct EDP
Pure Instinct EDP comes from Swiss Arabian. This one is the Eau de Parfum.
How long it lasts
This is a long lasting scent: expect about 6 to 9 hours on skin. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts longer than Roja Dove Roja Elysium Parfum and Tom Ford Oud Wood. Base notes like amber and cedar are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Swiss Arabian perfumes worth knowing
This house has 50 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Shaghaf Oud, Shaghaf Oud Azraq and Rose 01.
Pure Instinct price and value
In Europe it costs about €70, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Mont Blanc Individuel but less than Roja Dove Roja Elysium Parfum and Tom Ford Oud Wood.
Who will like Pure Instinct
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by aromatic and fruity. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and aromatic smells and notes like tuberose and amber. Less obvious notes include apple, rose and vanilla.
Day or night?
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. Its aromatic side keeps it clean and easy.
How far it spreads
Its sillage is strong. People around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Mont Blanc Individuel and Roja Dove Roja Elysium Parfum.
If you like Pure Instinct, try these
These perfumes have a close smell: Mont Blanc Individuel (7 shared notes), Roja Dove Roja Elysium Parfum (8 shared notes), Tom Ford Oud Wood (8 shared notes) and Giorgio Beverly Hills Red (8 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Giorgio Beverly Hills Red starts from €30.
Quick answers
Is Pure Instinct good for summer?
It is better in winter and fall. In hot weather it can feel heavy.
Can women wear Pure Instinct?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.